Lang & Heyne - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Lang & Heyne
    Year: Circa 2002
    Movement No: FA-I-33
    Case No: No. 33
    Model Name: Friedrich August I. No 33
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 01, 19 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Lang & Heyne pin buckle
    Dimensions: 43.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Lang & Heyne Certificate & Rating Report, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present Freidrich August I was inspired by a unique and glamorous period of Saxony’s politics and culture under his reign. The model pays homage to the love for art and taste for beauty, evidently on the beautifully sculpted three lugged pink gold case. Proportioned with sophistication and discreet elegance, the present Friedrich August I cased in 43.5mm diameter pink gold with a stunning double sunken enamel white dial features a graceful set of Louis XV styled hands. The minute indication is in red to give the overall timepiece a touch of modernness from its classical design.

    On the reserve is a breath-taking exhibition the golden grained in-house Caliber I equipped with a second hand stop mechanism that displays incredible craftsmanship. Each component from the engraved balance cock down to each individual large blued screw is made entirely in-house. The winding wheels feature a stunning snailed finish, and its balance bridge with the elegant swan-neck is crowned by a sparkling diamond on top. Considering that the workshop produces not more than 15 screws a day, it is hard to believe the amount of time Lang & Heyne uses to create an entire wristwatch.

    Offered by the original owner and preserved in excellent overall condition, the present example numbered 33 produced from the early years of the Lang & Heyne. Please note that the proceeds of the sale of the present watch will be given by the Consignor to various charities.

Property from the Original Owner

Σ1019

A rare and attractive pink gold wristwatch with enamel dial, small seconds, Louis XV styled hands, certificate and presentation box

Circa 2002
43.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$60,000 - 120,000 
€7,200-14,400
$7,700-15,400

Sold for HK$139,700

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Thomas Perazzi
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024